Web Address
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Excellent critical care/trauma/MIS/breast/HPB experience. 2 research projects required. 85%ile nationally with surgical case volume. 80% enter fellowship-MIS/SCC/vascular/plastics/surgical endoscopy/HPB. New work area and skills/sim center with endoscopic/laparoscopic/robotic simulators. M3/4 student core/advanced clerkship site. Faculty/residents consistently score high in wellness/satisfaction surveys. Most applicants underestimate benefits of training in the Mahoning Valley.
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1584440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
56
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
475
Minimum score
475
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
2
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Debt management/financial counseling
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
90
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
0
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4403811270
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
0
0
12
Program Director
First Name
Heath
Middle Name
A
Last Name
Dorion
Degrees
MD
Address
Mercy Health St Elizabeth Youngstown Hosp
General Surgery Residency
1044 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44501
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.656932 41.115286)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Larissa
Last Name
McElrath
Address
Mercy Health St Elizabeth Youngstown Hosp
General Surgery Residency
1044 Belmont Ave
Youngstown, OH 44501-1790
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-80.657489 41.114264)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
35.80
% IMG
30.20
% DO
33.80
% Female
41.60
% Male
58.30
Total Physician
11
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
27.20
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.50
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 8 | ||
| Year | 8 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $60,000 | 15 | 90 |
| Year 2 | $62,100 | 18 | 90 |
| Year 3 | $64,200 | 18 | 90 |
| Year 4 | $66,600 | 18 | 90 |
| Year 5 | $69,400 | 18 | 90 |
Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Moving allowance
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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